Chris Craft Lancer 19' -23'

LANERI0 · #1 October 23rd, 2003, 06:37 AM

Im currently trying to locate a descent CC Lancer 19' - 23'in the US. So far im not to successful. Im greatful for all hints to where I can find one.

Im looking for year models from 1970 to 1974, how are these boats looked upon in the US???

/E

Bond-o · #2 October 23rd, 2003, 04:06 PM

I see quite a few of them here on the St.Lawrence River.... 1000 Islands area....

The 23'ers are a Beautiful Hull... Rides Very Nice..... The bow rail on my Starcraft Came Off a 23' Lancer....

Are you looking for a "Turn Key" boat, or "Project Boat", or Something inbetween ????

LANERI0 · #3 October 24th, 2003, 01:54 AM

Hi there Bondo!

Im looking for a boat in the category "Something in between" I guess. A clean, working sweet water boat I can put in the water as is would be the best. Engine must run although the long term plan is to get my hands on a new mercruiser and also make the rest of the boat look like new!

Any idea what "Something in between" might cost me?

Thanks,

/Erik

keelhauled · #4 October 24th, 2003, 12:24 PM

My pops has a 23' Lancer and loves it. Hopefully I'll inherit it one day (far from now, of course).

Heavier than heck an lots of open space. Can't beat it.

They were available in I/O and Inboard, with many of the I/O's being Volvo Penta. If you're lucky, you can find a full inboard and not worry about changing anything over. The Volvos are pretty stout as well, but pricey to fix if they break!

FWIW, he's had no problems with his Volvo even after an unfortunate encounter with a sand bar!

(Repaired skeg and prop, new steering cable(cause for encounter) and all was well again.)

I see these boats for sale all over Lake Erie, but usually in the 19' size.

farginicehole · #5 January 27th, 2006, 11:14 AM

Hey, I know this is a very old thread, but my father in-law has a 19' Lancer that is in pretty good shape that I know he would like to sell.

mercrewser · #6 February 7th, 2006, 03:21 PM

Where is the 19 located?

farginicehole · #7 February 8th, 2006, 03:17 AM

Western lower Michigan.

mercrewser · #8 February 8th, 2006, 05:55 AM

To far for me

keyzjames · #9 March 4th, 2006, 04:22 AM

Buying or selling is not allowed in the forum.

iboats has a classified section for that.

Thanks.

keyzjames · #10 March 6th, 2006, 10:08 AM

hey merc how far would you travel for it

ChrisCraftLvr · #11 October 7th, 2009, 12:21 PM

My next project just followed me home last sunday (kinda funny how they do that). Its a '70 19ft Lancer that is in its original unmolested form - 307Q(200hp), Volvo 270 outdrive. It sat outside for almost 20 years, so the sole and support stringers underneath are completely shot, hull and deck will need painting (gell coat is shot), and the engine is filled with that nice oil and water mix that we all know and hate. What I'm wondering is what is the best combination of engine horsepower for this hull. I have several blocks to choose from and want to know if bumping up the power a bit is wasted effort or not. This is my first fiberglass hull, and first "outdrive" boat, and I realize that packing more power into a hull will produce more speed, but there is also a point at which it becomes just more fuel burned with little or no return when speed and handling is concerned. I have heard that the Volvo 270 can handle a 350 cu/inch, but at what horsepower rating?
So, the question is, what is the sweet spot with this hull as far as horsepower/speed/economy?